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PowerProtect DD6400 System Installation and Storage Expansion Guide

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Configure iDRAC

About this task

The PowerProtect system requires that the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is configured for system upgrade and maintenance operations. Additionally, the system supports the use of iDRAC to change security settings, and remotely power the system on and off.
CAUTION:Do not use iDRAC to change the storage configuration, system settings, or BIOS settings, as making changes will impact system functionality. Contact Support if changes are required in any of these areas.

The system uses the following key mapping for console redirection over serial connections: 

Use the <ESC><1> key sequence for <F1>
Use the <ESC><2> key sequence for <F2>
Use the <ESC><3> key sequence for <F3>
Use the <ESC><0> key sequence for <F10>
Use the <ESC><!> key sequence for <F11>
Use the <ESC><@> key sequence for <F12>
 
Use the <ESC><Ctrl><M> key sequence for <Ctrl><M>
Use the <ESC><Ctrl><H> key sequence for <Ctrl><H>
Use the <ESC><Ctrl><I> key sequence for <Ctrl><I>
Use the <ESC><Ctrl><J> key sequence for <Ctrl><J> 

Use the <ESC><X><X> key sequence for <Alt><x>, where x is any letter key, and X is the upper case of that key 

Use the <ESC><R><ESC><r><ESC><R> key sequence for <Ctrl><Alt><Del>

Steps

  1. Connect to the system serial console or connect KVM to the system.
  2. Reboot the system.
  3. During the system boot process, press F2 to access the BIOS menu.
  4. Select iDRAC Settings.
  5. Select Network.
  6. Under IPv4 Settings, select Static IP Address and press Enter to specify a new static IP address.
    NOTE:DHCP is not supported for the iDRAC IP address.
    NOTE:Press Shift + Backspace to delete an existing IP address value over connections with VT100+ keyboard emulation.
    Figure 1. iDRAC Settings > Network
    iDRAC Settings > Network
  7. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
  8. Select User Configuration.
    1. Enable the root user.
    2. Change the root user password.
      NOTE:The default password is the system serial number. The system serial number is always on the service tag at the front of the system, and on the PSNT tag attached to the rear handle of the chassis if the system has a rear-mounted PSNT tag.
    Figure 2. iDRAC Settings > User Configuration
    iDRAC Settings > User Configuration

Next steps

The DDOS Administration Guide describes how to power the system on and off with iDRAC.

The DDOS, PowerProtect DD Virtual Edition, and PowerProtect DD Management Center Security Configuration Guide provides additional information about accessing security settings in iDRAC.

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